Jasprit Bumrah Faces Scrutiny Over Performance and Workload in IPL 2026
Summary
Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians is under scrutiny in IPL 2026 due to wicketless matches and declining bowling speed, with experts suggesting rest and strategic use.
Key Points
- Jasprit Bumrah has gone wicketless in seven IPL 2026 matches, conceding 45 runs in the last game.
- Experts Sanjay Bangar and Veda Krishnamurthy suggest Mumbai Indians should consider resting Bumrah.
- Bumrah's bowling speed has dropped to an average of 134 km/h this season.
- Criticism of Mumbai Indians' strategy in bowling Bumrah during the second and fourth overs instead of the first and third powerplay overs.
